Tissot T-Classic PR50 Black Chronograph

[APIWC]

This is indeed my first "luxury" watch given to me by my wife. Can't remember exactly which year, but it must be probably 8/9/10 years ago. But I remember the price is around RM700. And it is indeed a super precious gift

It was my day-in, day-out watch for probably many, many years till I got my other Tissot, which is also given to me by my wife.

I still wear this occasionally. But the battery recently kong-out. Going to replace it soon. And I'm also thinking of giving this a good polishing as the scratches are really visible all over the place.



The model is J378/478.

And it's rather smallish, a 38mm, especially on my 7.5in wrist.
 
Some of the features include Date Display at 4 O'Clock, Chronograph.

While I am lucky that I now own IWC, Rolex & Panerai, my Old Lil' Tissot is a good reminder on those days when life is quite tough, but as long as you are willing to work hard, and harder, there will definitely be a turning point.

[APIWC]

Here's another shot - the scratches are really visible. Maybe polish. Or just keep it as they way they are for sentimental reminder

[APIWC]

And the customary wrist shot, 38mm on 7.5in wrist.

[Empty Tree 8]

This is a very nice post. Thanks for sharing. I think we all have those timepieces that mean the world to us and value does not play an iota of relevance in its importance to us.  For me, I have 5 no sell-no part-no give away for whatsoever reason timepieces in my stash. They represent significant moments that I wish to remember. They have permanent spaces in the safe and others give way when space is  constrained. I just hope my bank balance keeps up with my need to remember events....  

I mostly keep the timepieces interesting by changing straps, that way I keep interest in them when others vie for wrist time. My latest is strapping a decade old speedie. 

[APIWC]

Which 5, do share your stories too

[dualcarb]

Nice one APIWC. I also have a an old Tissot z252/352 that has served me for many many years as an everyday-go-to-work-and-bash-it-up watch. It is also very scratched up. But I would not polish it as it gives the watch character. I still use it to work and have since only changed it's battery once. A real toughie and I will continue to enjoy the watch. The dial is a classic and is still a joy to look at. Like you, I am also lucky to have to be able to save up and buy the likes of Rolex and IWC, although I have a kid and a mortgage to take care of. So no more buying watches for me now, only look at them till a few years down the road. Thanks for sharing the story and the pics...

DC

[Apac959]

I hav one of dis but mine wit all black! Nway its a nice watchh looks stylish

[farhanbh100]

Nice one APIWC. I also have a an old Tissot z252/352 that has served me for many many years as an everyday-go-to-work-and-bash-it-up watch. It is also very scratched up. But I would not polish it as it gives the watch character. I still use it to work and have since only changed it's battery once. A real toughie and I will continue to enjoy the watch. The dial is a classic and is still a joy to look at. Like you, I am also lucky to have to be able to save up and buy the likes of Rolex and IWC, although I have a kid and a mortgage to take care of. So no more buying watches for me now, only look at them till a few years down the road. Thanks for sharing the story and the pics...

DC

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